91/100
Robert Parker
Score: Robert Parker 91/100
"The Horizonte de Exopto 2012 white is produced from white grape varieties planted in old vineyards. It is a blend of Viura, Garnacha Blanca and Malvasia Riojana vinified together. Although young, it has the intensity of old vines and the complexity of a varied blend. Notes of fennel, white flower, yellow peach and a salty nuance make this a very attractive wine. I really like this white, and I think it will evolve well in bottle. Drink now through 2018." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker )
Features
Estate
Bodega Exopto
Cuvée
Horizonte
Vintage
2012
Designation
Rioja
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
85% Viura, 10% Garnacha Blanca, 5% Malvasia
Terroirs
clay-limestone and gravel
Viticulture
traditional, meticulous cultivation
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
low-temperature fermentation in foudre and concrete vats
Breeding
12 months in French (90%) and American (10%) oak barrels
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright, limpid colour
Nose
with notes of fennel, white flower, yellow peach and a delicate salty nuance
Mouth
intensity and complexity, a very attractive wine
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2017
Food and wine pairing
à déguster sur des tapas, des poissons grillés, des fruits de mer...<br/>
Bodega Exopto
Rioja
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2013 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Horizonte de Exopto 2012 white is made from white grapes planted in old vineyards. It's a blend of Viura, Garnacha Blanca and Malvasia Riojana vinified together. Although young, it has the intensity of old vines and the complexity of a varied blend. Notes of fennel, white flower, yellow peach and a salty nuance make this a very attractive wine. I really like this white, and think it will evolve well in bottle. Drink now through 2018.
James Suckling
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Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
out of 11 reviews
Note and review by M. GUY C. Published on 23/02/2015
Totale découverte ,beaucoup de matiere trés agréable
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Note and review by M. FINANCES SPRL V. Published on 23/01/2015
It's Spanish, and yet it has the fatness reminiscent of certain Burgundies, with a touch of the exotic. A truly beautiful, original and surprising discovery. To taste, to discover
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Note and review by M. CHRISTIAN B. Published on 07/01/2020
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Note and review by M. MICKA B. Published on 28/02/2019
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS D. Published on 30/09/2018
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Note and review by M. THIERRY D. Published on 24/05/2016
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Note and review by M. AYMERIC A. Published on 21/05/2015
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Note and review by M. CHRISTOPHE P. Published on 25/01/2015
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Note and review by M. RAOUL N. Published on 04/08/2014
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